Matthew played for Pontypridd, Swansea, Bridgend and Aberavon, making his name as a strong running full back eager to attack from deep positions.
During the 1995 Five Nations Championship, he came on to the field as a replacement for Wales against France and England and then gained full international status against Scotland and Ireland.
Matthew scored a total of twenty-three tries, eighteen conversions and four penalties for Pontypridd.

Ponty v Swansea SCup
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Ponty'n rhuo fewn i chwarteri'r Gwpan SWALEC ar ôl dinistrio Abertawe ar Heol Sardis, ond pwy oedd eich "Seren y Gem"? - Ponty roar into the SWALEC Cup quarters after destroying Swansea at Sardis Road, but who was your "Man of the Match"?
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